A silent but devastating crisis is unfolding in public universities, threatening to cripple institutions that were once beacons of academic excellence. 

The near-collapse of Moi University appears to be the tip of the iceberg, with at least five other universities now facing unprecedented financial, governance, and leadership challenges.

The revelation that the universities are reeling under a debt burden of over Sh70 billion is not shocking as the narrative has been the same over the years.